Factors Associated with Corneal Scarring in the Collaborative Longitudinal Evaluation of Keratoconus (CLEK) Study

Abstract

These baseline data suggest that corneal scarring in keratoconus is associated with corneal staining, contact lens wear, Fleischer's ring, a steeper cornea, and increasing age. The factors that imply added risk for corneal scarring that may be affected by practitioner intervention are staining of the cornea, contact lens wear, and the contact lens fitting relationship.